A: We encourage eating fruits and vegetables as part of a weight loss plan because in addition to being nutritious and providing important nutrients, they help to promote feelings of fullness and delay hunger between meals, while not providing a lot of calories. There is helpful information at www.mypyramid.gov. You can find some delicious, healthy recipes on this site by clicking here. They meet strict criteria for being low in fat and sodium. We are also in the process of adding information about weight management to this website, so check back soon.